The antimicrobial systems of Streptococcus suis promote niche competition in pig tonsils

The antimicrobial systems of Streptococcus suis promote niche competition in pig tonsils

Streptococcus suis can cause severe infections in pigs and humans. The tonsils of pigs are major niches for S. suis, and different serotypes of S. suis can be found in the same tonsil. Pig tonsil colonization by S. suis is believed to be an important source of infection for humans and pigs. However,...

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Main Authors: Zijing Liang, Huizhen Wu, Chen Bian, Hao Chen, Yanling Shen, Xueping Gao, Jiale Ma, Huochun Yao, Liping Wang, Zongfu Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Virulence
Subjects:
Streptococcus suis
lactococcin
lantibiotic bacteriocin
type VII secretion system
multidrug-resistant
bacterial competition
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21505594.2022.2069390

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